Global Smartphone Market Rebounds Strongly in 2024: Samsung Leads the Charge, GenAI Poised for Future DominanceAfter consecutive declines in 2022 and 2023, the global smartphone market experienced a significant rebound in 2024. Preliminary data from Counterpoint Research's monthly sales reports indicates a 4% year-over-year growth in global smartphone shipments...

Global Smartphone Market Report 2024: Apple Leads as Android Growth SlowsThe global smartphone market showed signs of continued recovery in Q4 2024, but growth significantly decelerated. According to the latest report from market analysis firm Canalys, global smartphone shipments reached 330 million units in Q4 2024, a 3% year-on-year increase, marking five consecutive quarters of positive growth...

Honeywell Plans to Split into Two Independent, Publicly Traded Companies: Automation and AerospaceIndustrial giant Honeywell is planning a major corporate split, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move, reportedly prompted by pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management, will see the company divided into two independent, publicly traded companies, allowing each to better focus on its respective sectors and enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness...

The Booming Chinese Pet Market During Spring Festival: Pet "New Year's Eve Dinners" and "Lucky Money Treats" Drive a Market Exceeding 300 Billion YuanIn contemporary society, pets have become indispensable members of countless families, and the rise of the pet economy has spearheaded a new wave of consumer trends. Especially during the upcoming Spring Festival, the festive consumption craze has swept through the pet world, with products and services like pet "New Year's Eve dinners," "lucky money treats," and "photo shoots" gaining popularity...

Postal Savings Bank's First HarmonyOS Ecological Bank Opens in Beijing: A Milestone in Digital Financial Innovation and Domestic Operating System IntegrationOn January 9, 2025, the China Postal Savings Bank Tongzhou District Yunhe Business District branch officially opened, marking the launch of Postal Savings Bank's first HarmonyOS ecological bank in Beijing. This not only represents a significant step forward for Postal Savings Bank in the field of digital financial innovation but also sets a new milestone for the application of the HarmonyOS ecosystem in the financial industry, signaling an acceleration of China's financial industry's digital transformation...

Tmall Partners with UnionPay's Cloud QuickPay to Launch One-Click Government Subsidy RedemptionOn January 8th, Tmall and China UnionPay formed a strategic partnership, officially integrating Cloud QuickPay (Yun Shan Fu) payment channels. This means consumers can now directly redeem government subsidies offered through Cloud QuickPay within the Taobao app, eliminating the need to switch to other applications...

Zhiyuan Robotics Achieves Mass Production Milestone with 1,000 Embodied General-Purpose RobotsOn January 6th, Zhiyuan Robotics announced the mass production and completion of its 1,000th general-purpose embodied robot, marking a significant breakthrough in embodied AI and accelerating the industrialization of the embodied robot sector. This batch of robots encompasses multiple models from Zhiyuan Robotics' product line, showcasing its diverse offerings and robust technological capabilities...

Lenovo Tianxi Ecosystem Partner Conference: Tianxi AS Ushers in a New Era of AI, "One-Body Multi-End" Strategy Further UpgradedOn December 26, 2024, Lenovo's Tianxi Ecosystem Partner Conference was grandly held under the theme of "The AI Ecosystem Future is Here." The conference focused on the development opportunities of the Tianxi ecosystem and the technological innovation trends of Tianxi AS (Tianxi Personal Intelligent System), marking Lenovo's Tianxi ecosystem as the first to enter a new AI cycle...

Apple in Talks with Tencent for AI Model Integration into iPhones in China? Tencent Remains SilentOn December 19th, news that Apple is in talks with Tencent for a potential AI model collaboration sparked significant interest. Reports suggest Apple is negotiating with both Tencent and ByteDance to integrate their AI models into iPhones sold in China...

The Secrets to Smartphone Pricing: Finding the Best Time to Buy and Getting the Most Bang for Your BuckSmartphones have transitioned from luxury items to everyday necessities, seamlessly integrated into every aspect of our lives. However, navigating the vast landscape of brands, models, and ever-increasing prices can be overwhelming...

Extend Your Phone's Battery Life: Master These Four Power-Saving Switches!Smartphones have become indispensable in our daily lives thanks to rapid technological advancements. However, many users are plagued by the problem of rapid battery drain, particularly during busy workdays or while traveling, where a sudden drop in battery life can be highly inconvenient...

Huawei Mate X Series Achieves Remarkable Success, Solidifying its Leading Position in the Foldable Phone Market!Yesterday, Huawei's latest foldable phone, the Mate X series (hereinafter referred to as Mate X), officially went on sale. Despite its nearly 20,000 RMB price tag, it sold out in mere seconds...